Many of us are wondering what is up with single men in America. With just about eighty days until Election Day……

There are a lot of Americans who have realized and continue to realize that many systems in the United States are broken. While I won’t get into a political debate, I am here to say: Yes. They are. And guess what else is broken?

Dating. More specifically, dating to find a compatible partner for a successful relationship or marriage. 

You might disagree, but there are many single people around the country who are finding this to be their experience. Some I know wholeheartedly believe there is a masculinity crisis that is spilling over into the dating space and further contributing to dating being much more complicated than it was for previous generations. They are not wrong.

There are great men out there who would make great partners but need to catch up in the dating game and get their chance at having the relationship, marriage, and/or family they desire. I have been seeing it for almost two decades as a matchmaker and dating coach, but it feels like it is worse than ever. 

Many of these men succeed professionally but suffer in their personal lives. Ain’t Kamala, Trump, or RFK going to save them! Do I have a solution? Perhaps, for some of these guys……

I have wanted to host a men’s seminar for a while, and I am doing it now. This is timely. It is happening in the NYC tri-state area this September 8th—in Nyack, NY at Main Street Coworking. I asked my friend, Jared Sais, a well-recognized Nonverbal Communication Expert, to be my cohost.  We even made postcards that look like this....................


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Throughout the years that I have known Jared, he has worked some magic with single men in the NYC area who weren’t attracting the type of women they most desired. 

I knew that Jared was the perfect person to bring on board, as I was looking for someone to complement my experience as a female matchmaker and dating coach.  The He Said/She Said format has truly proven to be quite valuable in my work in the love industry. It’s so fun to share our perspectives and do a Q&A where men get to hear from both a man and a woman who “get it". 

Collectively, Jared and I have helped so many guys level up in dating and fully embrace their authentic power in love and life. This is what I think single American men need more of right now!

If you are a single man reading this and it piques your interest, please join us. (I promise it will be worth your while!)  To sign up, you can use the QR code in the flyer or register on Eventbrite—where there is more information about the agenda. (There is a bonus after-event with Jared, too!)

We have spots for just fifteen single guys at Main Street Coworking, so do get on this now if you are looking to transform your confidence, dating, and relationships. Feel free to message me at [email protected] with any questions. 

If you may know a guy-a son, a nephew, a friend, a colleague, a neighbor, even an ex-boyfriend-who may like to attend this special event, feel free pass this on. If they learn something and apply it in their love life, you will be helping men, women, children, and America! (Seriously, though.)  

Thanks for your consideration, and I hope you will help support me in making this a successful event for all!

Happy Thursday! It has been a while since I have written with an update. To say that there has been a lot going on lately with Rachel Russo Relationships-and in my personal life-would be an understatement! 

One significant happening that you may have missed-or might like to learn more about- is that I did “a thing” on my social media platforms last week at this time.

I shared what occurred after I took a bold stand on refusing to do matchmaking for male senior citizens who want to date women twenty+ years younger. (Yes, I was admittedly a bit disturbed by an influx of men in their seventies asking to date women in their thirties and forties!) I had publicly announced that at my boutique matchmaking business, I will no longer work with men who devalue women as they age.

I was then invited on the Dates & Mates podcast-hosted by the well-known relationship expert, Damona Hoffman-to talk about ageism in the current dating culture, and it was a great experience!  You can check out my episode here. 

And since then some more magic has taken place….

On the business side, I attracted two new (awesome!) male clients for dating coaching, and they are open to dating age-appropriate women. Several men and women reshared my posts on LinkedIn and Facebook, and several others reached out to compliment me on being authentic and inspiring. There has also been a considerable increase in attractive, professional women of all ages applying to my database for complimentary introductions to my male clients. If you are single (male or female) and would like me to keep you in mind for introductions, you can do so here.

Personally, I said goodbye to my thirties and celebrated turning forty on October 8th. I laughed at the contrast between my thirtieth birthday celebration-which included popping bottles and dancing on tables in the meatpacking district of New York City-and my fortieth birthday celebration. For the latter, I found myself ringing in the new decade with my new mom friends and our little toddlers—enjoying strawberry pancakes, in our pajamas at the cute house we rented in the middle of a Pennsylvania forest! And of course, there was a family dinner.

On this Throwback Thursday, I have reflected on the past and realized that the version of me in the photo above (age 33, celebrating my birthday in Italy on this day) lacked the insight, wisdom, confidence, and bravery to draw my line in the sand in this very public way. (Proof that we ladies only get better with age!)

What do I hope you’ll take away from all of this? That you need no one’s permission to follow your heart. That you should just do what you want,  stand up for what you think is right, and watch the good things that will follow.

I also wanted to mention that in addition to my reminiscing about Italy, another country I have been thinking of this week is, of course, Israel. My thoughts and prayers are with those in Israel and within the Jewish community who have suffered from the impact of these recent, tragic acts of terrorism.

With so much darkness in the world, I am committed to bringing love and light to humanity, and I have been exploring new channels for recruiting high-caliber singles for my relationship-oriented clients. 

I am now searching for a man who wants to find an (age-appropriate!) woman he loves more than….pizza!  In the greater NYC tri state area, to be exact. (I know. I know. Just trying to lighten the mood….)

I am hoping to find a handsome and successful Italian American-or at least Italian American looking- gentleman, as my beautiful and accomplished fifty-five year old female client just loves that type! I think mid-fifties to a youthful early sixties would be perfect—though she’d happily date a little younger for the right guy!

Have you “got a guy”? Are you this guy?

Please email [email protected] to learn more about the opportunity for a complimentary introduction to my incredible bachelorette.

Feel free to let me know what you think regarding ageism in today’s dating culture, how we could all just get along while doing what we want, what you’d like to take a stand on, or, umm, whatever your heart desires!

Welcome to the unofficial start of summer! With the busyness of the BBQs, weekend getaways, and town parades, let’s take a moment to remember what Memorial Day is all about: An opportunity to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for the nation many of us call home ! 

The holiday weekend is an ideal time to express your gratitude for all who have helped create and maintain the freedoms we enjoy in the United States today.

Don’t forget that practicing gratitude primes you for a rewarding love life, too!  It is scientifically proven to make you happier, and we all like to be around people with a more cheerful disposition.

Other ways to produce a happy mood and relational bliss this summer?Have FUN! Do the thing you always wanted to do. Try the hobby you wanted to pursue. Take the trip you have been dreaming of going on for years.

I recently shared my top tips for single mothers in a local paper for this past Mother’s Day, but for Memorial Day, that’s all I’ve got! Never underestimate the power of good, old fashioned fun. Everything is lighter in the summer. Maybe the light-hearted version of you is just what you need to attract or reconnect with the love of your life!

If you want to take advantage of Memorial Day savings with Rachel Russo Relationships, please email [email protected] before June 1rst for half-price matchmaking, dating, and relationship strategy sessions. 

Many young women feel the pressure “to settle down”. Whether the story they imagine unfolding in early adulthood includes a white picket fence or the penthouse, it usually involves a man, a ring, and a child or two—or more. You know, The Fairytale.

But what happens when things change course, and it doesn’t seem like the dream of becoming a mom is anywhere in sight? In other words, what do modern single women do when they are getting past the age where having biological babies is feasible?

More and more are freezing their eggs—which can be a great thing to do, but it is certainly no insurance. 

Of course, many turn to online dating apps and get into matchmakers’ databases in hopes of meeting an eligible bachelor before the clock stops ticking. I know this, because I am seeing many women apply to my own complimentary database at my boutique relationship consultancy, Rachel Russo Relationships, every day—and more so, lately, during “Love Month”. Younger women wanting kids. Older women wanting kids. There are a lot of women really trying to meet that man who is on the same page about wanting a family, yesterday.

I feel for those women. I was one of those women—until I wasn’t. Until I decided to take an alternate route. For some brave ladies, there is a new way to find your person—and it is after you have had your baby! As you may know, I took this road less travelled and have lived to write about it.

Last month, a journalist from Yahoo Life reached out to interview me for her piece regarding dating for solo moms by choice. I was happy to see this article with my insights-and those of other solo moms-came out this week, on Valentine's Day. Everything written here --totally relatable to me!

Its so awesome to have a community of other like-minded women who have decided to make this unique-and increasingly more popular-lifestyle choice. A lot of people have been referring me friends who are in the thinking stage. Some have even reached out on social media and hired me for consults.

I am so open to connect with any woman who is contemplating this rewarding and challenging path of having a baby on her own—and worrying what dating looks like after.

Personally, I am fully enjoying my little one, throwing myself into my work, and focusing on my own dating (a little!) later in the game. As for getting to be a woman who is defying society’s expectations-well that’s just the icing on the cake and the result of fighting for my own fairytale!

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share some things I have learned about love:

1. Some of the most basic things in life are the ones that can make us the most happy. Like: Something to eat. Something to drink. Someone to love. Someone to love is actually first, but pizza is a close second.
2. A lot of singles start feeling bad about themselves right about now, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Being in a relationship is just one way of doing life. Being single is another. Neither lifestyle is actually better than the other for all people, all of the time. You can definitely love yourself and your life, uncoupled.
3. Men are not projects. Men are not projects. Men are not projects. That is something I wish my younger self knew. All the time and energy spent trying to fix broken men…SMH! It could have been spent on me—on doing more for my own happiness and on building my own empire. PS: Women aren’t projects either.
4. If I had one message to give younger men and women looking for love: Love yourself first. Work on you. Then find your person to love. I’m a huge fan of coaching AND matchmaking. Preferably coaching before matchmaking.  The best version of yourself attracts the best partner.
5. Love attracts more love. There are many forms of love to celebrate around February 14th. While the focus is on romance, its always a good idea to be grateful for all the relationships that make you happy—whether its those with your family of origin, best friends, kids, or pets. 
6. There is no woman a man is more into than one he hasn’t slept with yet! (Sounds harsh or like a joke, but, there is some truth to this, indeed.) 
7. Love for a child is more likely to be unconditional than romantic love. Even though I help people find romantic love for a living, I decided to take a hiatus after my last relationship didn’t work out—knowing having a man isn’t the end all, be all.  I had a baby on my own via donor conception and that is one type of love which will always be unconditional.  I know I made the right decision doing the whole solo mom by choice thing, because I feel more complete and content than ever with my beautiful daughter. (Even though my life is chaotic, every day!)
8. Women could be the key to helping both men and women find love. In this spirit, I am having a Valentine’s Day Giveaway at my boutique relationship consultancy, Rachel Russo Relationships. THE PRIZE: A gift certificate for a one-hour massage at a spa of your choice! (Limit: $250.) Or you can have the cash—because, inflation is real! If you know men who are:  Age 50-60 and open to dating a 55 year- old woman with a teenager, Educated, professional, Based in NYC—or 30 miles from Larchmont, NY please email me at [email protected] If your referral goes on a date with my client, you win the prize.
9. You can find love anywhere. Despite all the options for singles in big cities, many struggle with dating for the purposes of marriage and family. Well-thanks, in part, to the popularity of all the dating apps- dating is pretty challenging in the ‘burbs too. Love is hard to find everywhere these days, but, it is totally attainable if you want it badly enough.
10. Life is short. We should fight for love!

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

Got that new moon energy…..new moon in Aquarius came in at 3:55PM EST—just as I had the intuitive nudge to put out a new and inspiring message for all those looking for a shot of hope for their love life!

I’ll be honest: My 2023 did not start off as magically as I would have preferred. In fact, I was so temporarily out of character I didn’t even make an official New Year’s resolution. Or update my blog and newsletter!

Well, onwards and upwards, I’m feeling this new moon energy is going to be transformative for my business in the love industry! I’m feeling confident that I am going to be able to help every single person that comes my way -in some way-for this entire year. That is my intention—to be of service to all who are drawn to working with me in a matchmaking or dating & relationship coaching context. And to learn the lessons that powerful work gives back to me.

I believe those who will be drawn to me will be drawn to me for a reason. I will have something incredibly valuable to offer them. 🙏🏻 Yes! I know it. This new moon is going to help me manifest it.

​Too “woo-woo” for you?! Whether you believe in the power of the new moon or not, it can bring transformation to many areas of your life—including dating and relationships.

My top tip: Set the intention for your love life within the next twenty-four hours. Write it down, and you’ll increase the chances of bringing it to fruition.

Oh, and, if you are single and feeling spontaneous? Go on an impromptu first date. At the very least, fill out a profile in my confidential database. I may have a match for you!

​The new moon is an ideal time to plant the seed for a new relationship. So start planting. Happy New Moon! ❤️